Scientific Linux Security Update : cups on SL3.x, SL4.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60863

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

Multiple flaws were discovered in the CUPS 'pdftops' filter. An attacker could create a malicious PDF file that, when printed, would cause 'pdftops' to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code as the 'lp' user. (CVE-2010-3702, SL4 Only - CVE-2009-3609)

After installing this update, the cupsd daemon will be restarted automatically.

Solution

Update the affected cups, cups-devel and / or cups-libs packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60863

File Name: sl_20101007_cups_on_SL3_x.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 10/7/2010

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-3609, CVE-2010-3702

CWE: 189

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